There's 11.4M Left in Cap Space

[Andy]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/team-by-team-cap-space-as-of-april-3/

 

Those calculations are according to the NFLPA. Looks like Kuharsky was a bit off, but not by much.

 

11.4 is pretty solid, and with the draft, that number should end up being around 6.5M - 8M (left in cap space). 

 

Thoughts?

[JoKeR]

That's close enough, we don't have to spend 100% of the cap. It's good to have some left over just in case of an emergency signing.

[Superman]

How do you determine that those numbers are from the NFLPA?

[Andy]

How do you determine that those numbers are from the NFLPA?

In a related article, it says that. Here:

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/11-teams-still-have-more-than-10-million-in-cap-space/

[Superman]

In a related article, it says that. Here:

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/11-teams-still-have-more-than-10-million-in-cap-space/

 

Thanks. That's a different number from Spotrac. I wonder what the differences are...

[TKnight24]

Did Keenan Lewis ever get picked up? What good CB's are left?

[NewColtsFan]

I think something is a little curious....

 

About a week to 10 days ago, wasn't the number being tossed around $11.7 MIll??

 

And then we signed DHB for what amounts to a $3 Mill dollar deal.  ($1.5M guaranteed)

 

So this latest update says the number barely moved even though we just spent a chunk of change on DHB.

 

Sounds like either the number from 10 days or so ago was wrong....   or this one is off....

 

Both can't be right.....

[james_zeigler1994]

Lewis went to the Saints as for good CB left I don't know.

[PrincetonTiger]

leaves money for June 1 releases 

[Fx Stryker]

Thanks. That's a different number from Spotrac. I wonder what the differences are...

 

I'm curious too because my charts are based off of spotrac.

[smittywerb]

This is fill in money.  Basically, draft picks and people being released.  Won't see anymore major moves made for a while.

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

If we could restructure a contract of 2 we could get enough to get Andre Smith maybe..?

[Dustin]

If we could restructure a contract of 2 we could get enough to get Andre Smith maybe..?

Where would we put him?

[The Peytonator]

Why is Brandon Moore not on our roster?

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Where would we put him?

Maybe he could shift to right guard

[HarassedOffTheSite]

11.4 is pretty solid, and with the draft, that number should end up being around 6.5M - 8M (left in cap space). 

 

Thoughts?

 

That's a pretty decent number to go into the season with. Fudge money for injuries etc, etc.

[mark5362]

I read that the 2013 cap # came out at about 3.5 mil higher across the board then they 1st thought for the 2013 season.that could be why.

I think something is a little curious....

 

About a week to 10 days ago, wasn't the number being tossed around $11.7 MIll??

 

And then we signed DHB for what amounts to a $3 Mill dollar deal.  ($1.5M guaranteed)

 

So this latest update says the number barely moved even though we just spent a chunk of change on DHB.

 

Sounds like either the number from 10 days or so ago was wrong....   or this one is off....

 

Both can't be right.....

[Nobody]

Maybe he could shift to right guard

A darn expensive RG... Just sign Brandon Moore for cheap.

[TKnight24]

I say we just leave the money there. Unless Mike Jenkins (CB) is still available. Bring him in for a 1 year contract

[mark5362]

Does anyone know the date teams have to be at the cap #?

[loudnproudcolt]

From everything I have heard from capologists over the last couple years, they say it is important to go into the season with about 10Million in cap space if possible because of emergencies and injuries. Sounds like we will have a little less than that, but close to it after signing our rookie class. Also, it is nice to know, what we don't spend goes to next year, where we will have another nice chunk of change for the off season. The numbers thrown around here have been about 35M in cap space for FA. If that is indeed the case, I wonder if we make as many signings as we did this year. I prefer the draft, but i like how we did not go after the huge names, but more along the lines of team chemistry. I hate to even say it, but the way the team I shall not mentions does so well is great quarterback play, and then plug and play through draft, and limited FA for team chemistry. With Luck, that should work for us over the next 15 yrs. hopefully.

[dw49]

Does anyone know the date teams have to be at the cap #?

 

 

Does anyone know the date teams have to be at the cap #

 

 

 

Teams can never be above the cap

[mark5362]

Teams can never be above the cap

Right,but I think they have to be at like 90% just wondering what the date was.

[BOTT]

Why is Brandon Moore not on our roster?

I wish he was, but maybe at this point in his career he doesn't wanna play for cheap.

[HtownColt]

This was our cap space on March 27th which was 11.7 NFL.com had released before DHB

http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000154634/

Now subtract DHB cap hit this year from 11.7 and whatever the difference is between Havili and Geathers cap hits(from what I read I think we gained a little cap space from the trade) and that should be our remaining cap space.

I been gave up trying to find the exact number, just give me a rough estimate of what our cap space looks like and I'm fine

@gmbremer: According to numbers from the NFLPA, the #Colts have about $11.4M remaining in salary cap room.

Well there you go

[The Peytonator]

I wish he was, but maybe at this point in his career he doesn't wanna play for cheap.

 

 

Possibly, but I'd be willing to give him 4M of Irsay's money to get him here. Gotta keep Luck upright, and he's one of the best pass protecting guards in the league. It really doesn't get much worse than Mike McGlynn, and he looks to be the starter for now.

[BOTT]

Possibly, but I'd be willing to give him 4M of Irsay's money to get him here. Gotta keep Luck upright, and he's one of the best pass protecting guards in the league. It really doesn't get much worse than Mike McGlynn, and he looks to be the starter for now.

I would assume they would move Reitz over, but his play last year left a lot to be desired too.

[Warhorse]

Commiserate with a small savings, safe, but should not be touched unless necessary.

[BrentMc11]

I would assume they would move Reitz over, but his play last year left a lot to be desired too.

There are two bad deals working here:

 

1.  Grigson likes McGlynn and his so-called mean streak....per Mike Chappell

2.  Grigson likes Samson Satele.....

 

To me, these two have been Grigson's only true 'misses.'  OK...and Vaughn....man  cannot stand his CB play...or lack thereof.

[Larry Horseman]

On twitter Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) thinks this number does not include adjustment or DHB, meaning we probably have $13.4 million left if he is correct. I'm assuming $1.5 mill for DHB and $3.5 mill rollover from last year.

[TKnight24]

Oline will be Castonzo, Someone, Satele, McGlynn, Cherlius

For some reason, I really feel like Satele is gonna win in TC & I just won't understand why

[In Luck We Trust]

There are two bad deals working here:

 

1.  Grigson likes McGlynn and his so-called mean streak....per Mike Chappell

2.  Grigson likes Samson Satele.....

 

To me, these two have been Grigson's only true 'misses.'  OK...and Vaughn....man  cannot stand his CB play...or lack thereof.

I thought satele was suppose to be a 1 year fill in. maybe we will draft a center?? need to do something, i wouldnt trust Satele as the center for our QB much longer.  this is where i would love to see us draft Barrett Jones 

[BrentMc11]

Oline will be Castonzo, Someone, Satele, McGlynn, Cherlius

For some reason, I really feel like Satele is gonna win in TC & I just won't understand why

Donald Thomas is someone at LG....

[TKnight24]

Donald Thomas is someone at LG....

Ahh, that's his name lol. Couldn't remember so I just put "someone"

[BrentMc11]

I thought satele was suppose to be a 1 year fill in. maybe we will draft a center?? need to do something, i wouldnt trust Satele as the center for our QB much longer.  this is where i would love to see us draft Barrett Jones 

3 year deal for Satele....not a fan as the forum knows...really like Shipley...the man just needed his shot...he performed well!

 

I would not draft a center unless a combo like you said...a Jones.....a Schwenke....or a Frederick (I like Frederick as a guard at his pr-Combine weight)

[BrentMc11]

Ahh, that's his name lol. Couldn't remember so I just put "someone"

Kind of like 'nobody?'    OK...I dislike my own post 

 

[BOTT]

There are two bad deals working here:

 

1.  Grigson likes McGlynn and his so-called mean streak....per Mike Chappell

2.  Grigson likes Samson Satele.....

 

To me, these two have been Grigson's only true 'misses.'  OK...and Vaughn....man  cannot stand his CB play...or lack thereof.

What is grigson supposed to say? "McGlynn is is a slow footed plug" .

[Colts_Fan12]

Oline will be Castonzo, Someone, Satele, McGlynn, Cherlius

For some reason, I really feel like Satele is gonna win in TC & I just won't understand why

I hope not i want McGlynn gone and want Shipley or draft a center McGlynn and Satele both are terrrible draft Warford and Jones

[BrentMc11]

What is grigson supposed to say? "McGlynn is is a slow footed plug" .

If the shoe fits....    I would use a few stronger words myself

 

I know I ave said this before, but I would have a mean streak too if I got bull rushed to my 'butt' ever other play 

[MR. Blueblood]

Right,but I think they have to be at like 90% just wondering what the date was.

Under the new CBA, a team has to be at 89% for a 4 year period starting in 2013.  So for the collective seasons of 2013-2016 the Colts need to be at or above the 89% threshold or face penalty.  So to answer your question, that date is pretty far away.